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    Patrice

    My name is Patrice. I started climbing in March 2011 when I joined my junior college's climbing team. I specialise in bouldering. I would describe myself as a competitive climber, regularly participating in local and regional climbing competitions. That said, I do venture to the great outdoors to do some natural bouldering. I am also a climbing coach.

    Grow as we go

    "I don't think you have to leave
    If to change is what you need
    You can change right next to me
    When you're high, I'll take the lows
    You can ebb and I can flow
    And we'll take it slow
    And grow as we go"

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    My belly is too fat

    Consistency: The Antithesis of the One-Hit Wonder

    Perfection of effort is not required, by the way. It is the consistency of attempting to work these tools that brings the progress. It’s like anything else. If I want to tone muscle, lifting a ten-pound weight a few times every day will move me toward my goal much quicker than hoisting a fifty-pound barbell once a week. Yes, it really is true: “Slow and steady wins the race.” Just try a little, every day. You’ll see.” - Holly Mosier

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    Confused by boulder problem

    The 5 Stages of Grief: Climbing after Circuit Breaker

    We were all forced to stop climbing for 2 months. Other than needing time to heal an injury, I don't think any climber I know has ever completely stopped climbing for that long. Even when I sprained my ankle, I think I only stopped climbing for a month at most. But here we were, with no choice but to halt 😞

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